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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Guermantes Way, Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Guermantes Way, Part I," what does Francoise warn the narrator about Mme. de Guermantes?
(a) To only speak French with her.
(b) Not to be seen with her.
(c) Not to visit her daily.
(d) To buy her expensive presents.

2. In "Place-Names, The Place: Part I," why can't the narrator talk to M. de Stermaria's daughter?
(a) They are from different social ranks.
(b) She is engaged to someone else.
(c) She is too young for the narrator.
(d) They never get a chance to meet.

3. What makes the narrator uneasy with his hotel room in Balbec?
(a) It is too large.
(b) The smell.
(c) It is unfamiliar.
(d) There is only one window.

4. What do the people in Balbec appear to be mostly concerned about?
(a) Social status.
(b) Age.
(c) Appearance.
(d) Education.

5. What does Swann leave behind the first time he visits Odette's house?
(a) A cigarette case.
(b) A pair of cuff links.
(c) His jacket.
(d) His keys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Saint-Loup tell the narrator when he requests a picture of Mme. Guermantes?

2. During the party at the Villeparisis' in "Guermantes Way, Part I," who embarrasses the narrator?

3. What is the narrator's favorite thing about Balbec?

4. What does Uncle Adolphe suggest Swann do to get Odette to love him more?

5. How does the narrator's father believe Mme. de Villeparisis will be able to inspire the narrator's writing?

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